If a public safety sales tax initiative qualifies for the November ballot, promoters of a separate parks tax initiative may think twice. Nearly 100 people attended an informational meeting organized by Fresno for Parks. The group wants to add 3/8 of a percent to the sales tax rate to go...
Snag in the Darling Plant Move. New Neighbors File Lawsuit.
Last October, many in the Fresno community celebrated. A rendering plant that had long been a subject of scorn in southwest Fresno would move to a new location. The city had an agreement with Darling Ingredients to relocate. Neighbors of the plant, who put up with foul odors and air...
Better Business By Bickering? Brand & Bredefeld Bash Away.
Two Fresno leaders went head-to-head Thursday over the best way for the city to improve its business climate. And their months-long war of words continued on the city council dais, each trading insults and accusations. Councilman Garry Bredefeld and Mayor Lee Brand debated the merits of how to hold the...
What Leads Annual Wish List of Clovis Residents?
The Clovis City Council will hear results of a survey on what its citizens want Monday night. However, it is a familiar tune: public safety and street repairs. City staff will present the results of the mostly-online unscientific survey of budgeting priorities. But, a staff report says, "the response was valuable...
Bredefeld Floats Money Back Guarantee. Will it Sink or Swim?
Dueling ideas for improving Fresno’s reputation for business friendliness are headed for another showdown. Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld plans to officially introduce his "Money Back Guarantee" ordinance to his colleagues next Thursday (March 22). Showdown No. 1 happened Wednesday at the Fresno Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council in...
Bank of America Contract Rejected by Council
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld successful led an effort to block the city from awarding a banking contract to Bank of America because of past racial discrimination allegations. The council was set to vote Thursday on awarding the bank a five-year contract (with two-one year extensions) for approximately $102,000 per...
Update: Trump in Tulare? Sheriff Says He's Heard the Rumors.
(Update, 3/08/18, 6p PT) Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux’s office says he was not contacted by the White House, as GV Wire earlier reported. Initially, his office said the sheriff “received notification of President Trump coming to the area.” Ashley Ritchie, media specialist for the sheriff’s office, clarifies that Boudreaux...
Will Fresno Voters Support Public Safety Tax? Police Union Wants to Know.
Are Fresnans willing to pay more in taxes in the name of public safety? The Fresno Police Officers Association is researching that question. The police officers union says it is partnering with Fresno City Firefighters IAFF Local 753 and the Fresno Chamber of Commerce on a quality-of-life poll. One of...
Will Fresno Voters Support Public Safety Tax? Police Union Wants to Know.
Are Fresnans willing to pay more in taxes in the name of public safety? The Fresno Police Officers Association is researching that question. The police officers union says it is partnering with Fresno City Firefighters IAFF Local 753 and the Fresno Chamber of Commerce on a quality-of-life poll. One of...
UPDATE: 1 … 2 … 3 and to the 4, Snoop Doggy Dogg Will Be Doing His Thing at Woodward Park
UPDATE: Friday, Feb. 9, 8:52 a.m. The Fresno City Council voted 5-2, with north city representatives Steve Brandau and Garry Bredefeld opposed, to allow Grizzly Fest featuring Snoop Dogg, to go on as planned at Woodward Park. Event promoters say the two-day event is expected to attract as many as...